What is the cheapest way to get from Newark to Philadelphia?

The cheapest way to get from Newark to Philadelphia is to bus which costs $10 - $40 and takes 2h.

What is the fastest way to get from Newark to Philadelphia?

The fastest way to get from Newark to Philadelphia is to train which takes 1h 4m and costs $18 - $600.

Is there a direct bus between Newark and Philadelphia?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Newark Penn Station station and arriving at Philadelphia Bus Station station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h.

Is there a direct train between Newark and Philadelphia?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Newark Penn Station station and arriving at 30th Street Station station. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 4m.

How far is it from Newark to Philadelphia?

The distance between Newark and Philadelphia is 81 miles. The road distance is 80.3 miles.

How do I travel from Newark to Philadelphia without a car?

The best way to get from Newark to Philadelphia without a car is to train which takes 1h 4m and costs $18 - $600.

How long does it take to get from Newark to Philadelphia?

The train from Newark, Penn Station to 30Th Street Station takes 1h 4m including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the Newark to Philadelphia bus from?

Newark to Philadelphia bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Newark Penn Station.

Where do I catch the Newark to Philadelphia train from?

Newark to Philadelphia train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Newark Penn Station.

Train or bus from Newark to Philadelphia?

The best way to get from Newark to Philadelphia is to train which takes 1h 4m and costs $18 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $10 - $40 and takes 2h.

Where does the Newark to Philadelphia bus arrive?

Newark to Philadelphia bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Philadelphia Bus Station.

Where does the Newark to Philadelphia train arrive?

Newark to Philadelphia train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at 30th Street Station.

Can I drive from Newark to Philadelphia?

Yes, the driving distance between Newark to Philadelphia is 80 miles. It takes approximately 1h 48m to drive from Newark to Philadelphia.

How do I get a train ticket from Newark to Philadelphia?

Book your Newark to Philadelphia train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Newark to Philadelphia?

Book your Newark to Philadelphia bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Philadelphia?

There are 801+ hotels available in Philadelphia.

Newark to Philadelphia - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Newark to Philadelphia by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain Keystone Service / ...
1h 4m
$18–600
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2605 / ...
2h
$10–40
Drive 79.8 mi
1. Drive from Newark to Philadelphiacar 79.8 mi
1h 48m
$15–21
Train via Trenton
1. Take the train from Newark Airport Railroad Station to Trenton Transit Centertrain Nec
2. Take the train from Trenton to Suburban Stationtrain Tre
2h 33m
$26–30

Newark to Philadelphia by train (Amtrak)

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1h 4mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Newark to Philadelphia.

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Distance: 80.3 mi
Duration: 1h 4m

What companies run services between Newark, NJ, USA and Philadelphia, PA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Newark Penn Station to 30th Street Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $23–50 and the journey takes 1h 4m. Amtrak Acela also services this route every 2 hours. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Newark Penn Station to Philadelphia Bus Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost $10–18 and the journey takes 2h. Two other operators also service this route.

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